BENIN CITY — The new Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello, has met with staff of the agency, where he unveiled his vision for the organisation, assuring that the signing and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) would commence soon.
Dr. Bello said his priority would be to promote staff welfare, tackle the menace of land racketeering, and drive a deliberate shift towards professionalism, regular training and retraining, transparency, discipline, and improved service delivery in land administration across the state.
He declared that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo maintains zero tolerance for illegal land activities, reaffirming government’s commitment to the prompt issuance of C-of-Os, as well as the eradication of land grabbing, overlapping claims and systemic racketeering that have long plagued the sector.
According to him, restoring sanity and excellence in land administration would be a major game changer for the present administration, adding that EdoGIS must evolve to meet the expectations of both the public and government.
Dr. Bello also appreciated his predecessor and the immediate past Acting Managing Director of the agency, Dr. Tunde Eigbiremolen, alongside the management team, for ensuring a smooth transition.
While cautioning against professional misconduct, negligence and lateness to duty, he also moved to boost morale by announcing incentives for staff dedication, punctuality and commitment, as well as awards for the best-behaved and best-dressed staff members.
He commended unit heads for their cooperation so far and urged them to sustain the momentum, assuring that improved welfare packages and necessary working tools for efficiency would be provided shortly.
Dr. Bello further pledged to maintain an open-door policy, encouraging feedback and collaboration to promote inclusiveness and strengthen good governance within the agency.
